Google indexing shared ChatGPT convos

9 months ago

Google search using part of OpenAI’s ChatGPT shared links reveals private conversations.
Over 4,500 conversations, some containing personal details, appeared in search results.
OpenAI states conversations are private unless shared, with an option to make them searchable.
Shared links can be indexed by search engines if manually enabled by users.
OpenAI mentioned in June that lawsuits might weaken its privacy protections.
Google indexes open web pages, including those mentioned in Fast Company’s report.
Google provides tools for site owners to exclude pages from search results.
BBC reported Meta AI users may have inadvertently posted private chats publicly.
Meta AI chats are private by default, but a pop-up warns when sharing publicly.

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